2) Opposition 8: The 20th July 1944 Bomb Plot Flashcards
Who was the one who attempted to kill Hitler?
Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg.
Who was Stauffenberg?
Stauffenberg was a high-ranking army member from an aristocratic family.
When did Stauffenberg begin to become disillusioned with Hitler’s rule?
Stauffenberg began to become disillusioned with Hitler’s rule during the German campaign against the Soviet Union which began in 1941.
What was Stauffenberg determined to do?
Stauffenberg was determined to overthrow Hitler and became closely involved with the Beck-Goerdeler group.
During 1943, how many attempts were made by memberd of the army resistance to assassinate Hitler?
During 1943 there were 6 attempts.
When did they nearly succeed?
They nearly succeeded on the 13th of March 1943, when a time bomb failed to explode on Hitler’s airplane.
What was the name of the plan that the Beck-Goerdeler group had to assassinate Hitler?
Operation ‘Valkyrie’.
What allowed Stauffenberg to access the military briefing of the Nazi dictator?
He was appointed to serve General From which gave him access to the military briefing.
When did the time for the plan finally come?
On the 20th July 1944 while Stauffenberg was attending a military briefing at Hitler’s heavily fortified and guarded HQ - The Wolf’s Lair.
What did Stauffenberg do?
Stauffenberg left a bomb concealed in his briefcase as near to Hitler as he could and then sneaked out and flew to Berlin.
What was Stauffenberg convinced of?
Stauffenberg was convinced that Hitler had been killed in the explosion, and was not aware he had survived.
What did the failed attempt on Hitler’s life allow Nazis to destroy?
The failed attempt allowed Nazis to destroy the network of conservative and military resistance groups.
What happened to Stauffenberg’s family?
Members of his family, even distant relatives, were arrested and many were executed.
What happened to most leading German aristocratic families?
Most leading German aristocratic families, many of whom helped Hitler gain power, were killed in the mass murder than ensued.
What happened to the remaining figures in the plot?
They were swiftly arrested and brought before the ‘People’s Court’ presided over by the notorious Roland Freisler or ‘Hitler’s hanging judge’, who humiliated the accused before sentencing them to death.
